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Quercus macrocarpa
Oak Bur
(Zone 3) For use in naturalized or large park areas. Adaptable tree once it gets established. Also urban tolerant. Corky ridged bark makes an impressive display.

Flower:
May
Yellow Catkins

Fruit:
Sept - Oct
Rich Brown
Acorn .5-2” Long

Fall Color:
Yellow to Purple

Shape:
Pyramidal to Oval

Size: 80' X 80'

Distinct Features:
Majestic branching

Best Dig Time:
Spring

Adaptable To:
pH
Moisture

Uses:
Attracts wildlife
Naturalizing
Open Large Spaces
Specimen
Windbreak

 

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil

Tolerates:
Acidic soil
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Tolerates:
Full Sun
Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Dry
Moist
Tolerates:
Dry
Wet

Site Preferred:
Well Drained
Tolerates:
Soil salt
Urban conditions

Environmental Tolerances:
Deer
Drought
Heat
Pollution
Salt Spray
Wind / Exposed Sites

 
 

   
 
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0207RD_Natives.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0108RD_Oaks.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1205RDs_Drought.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0306RDs_Edible.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0907RD_FallColor.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1007RD_FallPlanting.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/images/0307GOTrees.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0104RD_OhDeer.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0704RD_Screening.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0307RD_SpringFlower.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1107RD_Wildlife.pdf
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